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Dr Van Canneyt/Sue Dechamps - London, UK
UPDATED FROM jedantony
Nearly 2 years on...
$3,000
Just had a passport photo taken today so thought I'd share what I think is the best quality photo I could get of my nose from the front. While I'll accept it's not horrible to look at, you can see there's still no definition and it's collapsed on the right side due to the cartilage being removed. Elyzea did offer to correct it but I don't have any confidence and will wait to have a revision specialist carry out the work.
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UPDATED FROM jedantony
Update - 20.11.13
I had a meeting on the 20th of November with Sue to tell her how I felt about the results from my procedure and to inform her of my intentions to have revision work carried out with a specialist in secondary rhinoplasty. She was insistent that I see Dr Van Canneyt and this time said that they could open the nose up and improve the shape of it, bring the tip down and reduce the nostrils (all of which had been recommended by the surgeons I had consultations with).
In a way this has put my mind at ease, but given that all of this should've been done during the initial procedure and the less than desirable result from that, I'm very anxious about letting them touch my nose again. My main concern is that because this correction will be free of charge that they won't take as much time or attention to detail in crafting the best nose shape possible. I'm worried I'll be left with another poor result or possible complications.
I've attached photos so you can all see how my nose looks 18 months on. Any advice or recommendations are welcomed!
In a way this has put my mind at ease, but given that all of this should've been done during the initial procedure and the less than desirable result from that, I'm very anxious about letting them touch my nose again. My main concern is that because this correction will be free of charge that they won't take as much time or attention to detail in crafting the best nose shape possible. I'm worried I'll be left with another poor result or possible complications.
I've attached photos so you can all see how my nose looks 18 months on. Any advice or recommendations are welcomed!
Replies (2)
November 29, 2013
There is a slight bump(i assume that is the deviation) on your left side. Aside from that, the shape of your nose is great. Seeing as how most of the required work is structure wise (to prevent from collapsing) what do you feel is needed to provide the best nose shape possible?
November 29, 2013
Firstly I would like the bump removed to give it a symmetrical look, plus I would like the tip brought down and my nostrils slimmed so they fit the space between my eyes (the general rule of thumb for nostril size in the practice of cosmetic surgery).
June 2, 2014
If it was only a bump on the guy's nose, then why Dr Van Canneyt did not remove mine after undergoing surgery twice with him. Now I have to find a surgeon to do this the third time and correcting all the other things Dr Van Canneyt messed me around with. Run away from him or take him to court.
UPDATED FROM jedantony
Re: Update 1 Year Later
I just wanted to give everyone an update on my situation. I was in LA recently and decided to have consultations with several of the most experienced rhinoplasty revision specialists in the world. I found out that not only did Dr Canneyt not shape my nose in any way, but he's removed ALL of the cartilage from it which has caused it to collapse. In order to correct this problem the surgeon will have to remove cartilage from my rib as well as my ear, put it BACK in my nose and then reshape it completely. Anyone who's ever had revision work done will know that due to the higher risk factor there's a much higher fee for performing the surgery.
I was always concerned when at my follow-up appointments Sue said that they'd removed "all" of my cartilage, as it's there to keep the nose in shape and stop it from collapsing! In removing it (a lazy way of slimming my nose down perhaps?) it's causing me serious health issues which are going to cost me a hell of a lot money to have fixed!
Before having these consultations I met Sue to ask about revision, even though I would never let them touch me again. She suggested I speak with Dr (I can't believe I just wrote that) Canneyt but that he would most likely refuse to do any further work as there's nothing more that can be done to improve the shape of my nose.
I'm so upset about this as it just seems like a never ending nightmare!
I was always concerned when at my follow-up appointments Sue said that they'd removed "all" of my cartilage, as it's there to keep the nose in shape and stop it from collapsing! In removing it (a lazy way of slimming my nose down perhaps?) it's causing me serious health issues which are going to cost me a hell of a lot money to have fixed!
Before having these consultations I met Sue to ask about revision, even though I would never let them touch me again. She suggested I speak with Dr (I can't believe I just wrote that) Canneyt but that he would most likely refuse to do any further work as there's nothing more that can be done to improve the shape of my nose.
I'm so upset about this as it just seems like a never ending nightmare!
Replies (2)
July 14, 2013
Thank you for sharing your story! I am sorry this has happened to you, i have heard bad things about both surgeons and actually all UK surgeons (I'm English and it has put me off surgery in this country). Even with Harley Street there has been lots of complaints due to none of them seem to be rhinoplasty specialists. Do you have a date set for your revision? I really wish you the best of luck, please make sure that your revision surgeon is a rhinoplasty specialist, it will be the only way you have a great, long-term result. Please keep us updated and good luck!
July 15, 2013
Just so we're clear, i didn't mean this comment to sound so unsympathetic or offensive. i realized after i posted how it looks but as i can't delete or edit my own comments i just forgot about it. A PM from another RS user reminded me and i just wanted to leave a message apologizing. I will try not to dig myself deeper in a hole, but i was a bit too general and genuinely did not mean to offend or appear unsympathetic.
July 23, 2013
Oh nothing to apologize, for it didn't sound unsympathetic to me! No date set yet, although I probably will be going stateside for the operation as no one in the UK seems to specialize in revision rhinoplasty. I just hope it doesn't collapse further in the meantime!
July 16, 2013
Your nose may be bad but its not noticeable to me and probably many others because you have so many other beautiful feautures.
July 23, 2013
Thanks, that's sweet of you to say. Even if I was happy with the shape I still have to have it corrected as it's slowly starting to collapse.
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